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Bacon-loving Crowds Gobble Up Star City BaconFest Goodies

Lincoln, NE (April 28, 2017)—News that bacon-inspired treats were being served drew hundreds of hungry connoisseurs to sample the creations of 25 leading Lincoln-area restaurants and eateries at Star City BaconFest 2017. The Cornhusker Marriott hosted the event on Sunday, April 23.

The annual event, sponsored by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) and the Nebraska Restaurant Association (NRA), benefits culinary students in the state by providing over $5,000 in scholarships through the NRA’s Hospitality Education Foundation.

Attendees sampled a variety of savory and sweet creations, including such crowd-pleasers as Snicker Kickers, served by Cappy’s Hot Spot Bar and Grill, which featured a fried Snickers bar with sugar cured bacon and cool ranch Doritos in the batter, then topped with chocolate sauce, whipped topping, bacon bits and cool ranch crumbles.

BaconFest-goers were asked to vote for their favorite treats again this year.

First place: Venue, for its Spring Nettle Pesto, Crispy Coppa Bacon, Citrus Braised Pork, and Parmesan Cheese on Lafa Flatbread, topped with Pickled Ramps and Fermented Garlic Honey Sauce. Second place: 9 South Char Grill, for Pulled Pork Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Bacon Rangoon, Bacon Pizza, French Grilled Bacon and Cheese with a Bacon Whiskey Glaze; and third place went to Coop’s Corner, for its Pulled Pork Bacon Mac and Cheese.

Music to eat bacon by was provided by “The Lightning Bugs,” a popular Lincoln-area band.

“Lincoln’s talented chefs outdid themselves this year,” said Brandy Nielson, membership and marketing coordinator with the Nebraska Restaurant Association. “Their bacon creations were definitely outside the box and were enjoyed by everyone. And thanks, too, to Hormel for providing all the bacon used by the chefs.”